DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our BUX-based team in Amsterdam.

Engineering is at the heart of BUX, and we are proud of our engineering culture.

The BUX DevOps team is a group of cross-functional experts with a deep understanding of software development, infrastructure management, and security. We work closely with other development teams to understand their needs and build a platform that meets those needs. We go by a small set of easy design principles which include:

• Solutions that are built in code, our solutions are repeatable and built for the future
• We use industry-standard tools and technologies where we can
• We build to scale and build to fail

What you will do

• Own, maintain, and improve the critical infrastructure behind BUX, including several GKE clusters, Cassandra, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, and MySQL clusters
• Introduce more automation, audit, and access control
• Improve infrastructure and application security
• Own and maintain our monitoring and alerting system
• Facilitate and adhere to DevOps practices, such as Infrastructure as Code, and work on improving the developers' experience

What you need to succeed

We are looking for you if:

• You’re a developer with a passion for infrastructure
• You want to work in an environment that allows you to grow both as a person and as a professional
• You have production experience with cloud, preferably GCP
• You have experience with CI/CD tools (Like Docker Helm and Github Actions)
• You have strong communication skills and can work with various internal stakeholders
• You are a team-player

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, MySQL, RabbitMQ
• Experience with Kubernetes GitOps tools
• Experience operating JVM-based applications

Why will you enjoy working at BUX as a DevOps Engineer?

• You surround yourself with a team of intelligent peers with whom you will get to build exciting new features
• You are part of a company where your ideas are valued
• Continuous learning and sharing expertise drive us. Our developer-led workshops and sessions are open to everyone who wants to improve their skills
• Our code is modern and built with a quality mindset - you'll spend minimal time on firefighting or struggling with legacy
• Our infrastructure is made of Terraform and Github Actions so that we spend minimum time deploying new features
• You will be part of the DevOps team, where you collaborate with your peers on a company-wide DevOps vision and strategy

Our DevOps Stack includes, but is not limited to: GCP, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Cassandra

How we hire

To learn more about our approach to hiring and how to prepare for your interviews, check out our How we hire section.

Adjustments for the hiring process

We want you to feel empowered to show your best self during the application process. If there's anything we can do to accommodate you better (interview timing, place, etc), please let us know in your application form.

Our benefits

• International and fun work environment
• Company pension plan
• Flexibility is at our core, we offer a hybrid work environment (1-3 days at the office)
• Working from home & travel allowances
• Learning budget and full access to our learning and development platform
• A1 Dutch language course for you (and your partner)
• Delicious lunches at the office
• The possibility to work from abroad for 1 month every 12 months
• Take care of your mental and emotional well-being with unlimited appointments with psychologists or coaches through OpenUp
• Regular team gatherings and fun company events

BUX for everyone

At BUX, we’re committed to making investing accessible and affordable for everyone through our intuitive app. We believe that a diverse team with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives is key to achieving this mission. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our ability to innovate and serve our customers better.

To fully benefit from our diversity, it’s essential that everyone feels safe, included, and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where each of us can bring our full selves to work and contribute to our shared goals.